Career horoscopes: Dec. 9 - Dec. 15

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The first-quarter Moon on Dec. 9 favors any project, venture or enterprise that is in its infant stages. The first-quarter Moon is a waxing Moon. This is the time of month when the Moon is building in intensity and light. It is climbing toward its peak, when it will be full — but it's not full yet. First-quarter Moons have always been seen as nurturing, supportive and protective. It's an excellent time for development and collaboration because ideas are still fresh and supple. They haven't been solidified. This is also a good time to seek funding, patronage or backing. People sense that you're on to something special, and they want to be a part of it.

CANCER (June 20 - July 21)

You are being guided by a sense of purpose, and that's a good thing. Too many times, people base their career decisions on money and security while losing sight of the fact that if you don't love what you do for a living, then work will become thankless no matter the size of the paycheck. Jupiter in Cancer will embolden you to make the larger-than-life changes that you'd usually talk yourself out of. Follow these impulses and you will set a course for yourself that is both enlivening and fulfilling.